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Mr. Ramin: naramin@cps.edu
Mr. Piehl: kmpiehl@cps.edu
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Our Social Studies class will meet via Google Meet daily.
306 Homeroom starts at 8:25. Social Studies begins at 8:50 (Google meet code MERamin306)
All work is completed during live class or posted on Google Classroom.
Social Studies at Mitchell: A Brave and Anti-Racist Space
Social Studies at Mitchell Elementary School is being taught within an anti-racist framework. According to Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a leading scholar in anti-racist theory, students in anti-racist settings learn to engage with issues related to race and racism. The ultimate goal is to help students understand that people of different racial and cultural backgrounds should be seen as equals.
In addition to learning about history and our society through this lens, our intention is to provide students a safe and brave space to process current events. Students can expect to regularly engage with current and controversial issues in class. We hope that our young people will continue the discussions we begin in class with you at home.
Please note: for students to join live classes they must go to meet.google.com and enter the corresponding code: MERamin306
Weekly Remote Learning Plans
Weekly Remote Learning Plans
Week 4 (9/28-10/2)
Unit 2: Civic Voice & Project Soapbox
This unit is taught in collaboration with Mikva Challenge, an organization focused on developing student voice at school and in their community. Project Soapbox is a series of lessons to help student identify an issue they care about and develop and deliver a persuasive speech on why others should care about that issue.
Monday, 10/5
Live class
Introduction to Project Soapbox
Independent work:
Assignment: “What is the most important issue facing your community?”
Tuesday, 10/6
Live class
Lesson: “What makes a leader?”
Independent work:
Leadership Self-Assessment
Wednesday, 10/7
Live class
Lesson: “Building Tools for Civic Discourse: Growth Zones”
Independent work:
Identify leadership Glows and Grows
Thursday, 10/8
Live class
Lesson: “Building Tools for Civic Discourse: Understanding Perspective”
Independent work:
Identify leadership Glows and Grows
Friday, 10/9
Live class
Lesson: “Building Tools for Civic Discourse: Developing Empathy”
Independent work:
Identify leadership Glows and Grows
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